AJAX Metadata Disclosure in Directorist Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-118528
Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 7 November 2026
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What is CVE-2026-118528?
The Directorist plugin for WordPress, prior to version 8.11, contains a vulnerability that permits authenticated attackers with at least Subscriber-level access to retrieve confidential metadata of another user's unpublished draft listings. This weakness arises from inadequate user ownership verification during an AJAX action, which could lead to exposure of sensitive information such as contact details. Website administrators using this plugin should apply the latest updates to mitigate potential exploitation.
Affected Version(s)
Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads 0 < 8.11
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.